India is quietly putting its nuclear arsenal on a shorter fuse

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India has operationally deployed 12 nuclear warheads for the first time, marking a strategic policy shift. This development is indicative of India shortening the nuclear arsenal's launch timeline, highlighting evolving security dynamics in the region.

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026, published in June, India has operationally deployed 12 nuclear warheads for the first time. This marks a significant departure from decades of cautious policy where India strictly stockpiled warheads and delivery systems in separate locations. India is quietly putting its nuclear arsenal on a shorter fuse appeared first on Khmer Times.